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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,254.92, 14,149.79 and 6,273.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,254.92, 14,149.79 and 6,273.21 is: 8,655.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,254.92 : 14,149.79 = 6,273.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,254.92/14,149.79 = 6,273.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,254.92x = 14,149.79 × 6,273.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,254.92x = 88,764,649.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,764,649.35/10,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,655.81

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